Wang X, et al. - Purpose of this study was to describe the indications, technique, and outcomes of the novel surgical procedure of duodenum and ventral pancreas preserving subtotal pancreatectomy (DVPPSP). The authors revealed DVPPSP as a feasible and safe procedure that could be an alternative to total pancreatectomy (TP) for low-grade neoplasms arising from the body and tail region but across the neck region of the pancreas. After surgery, DVPPSP had better metabolic function and quality of life (QoL).